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Hockeyroos name London squad

Australia captain Madonna Blyth hopes to lead the Hockeyroos to a medal.

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Australian selectors have opted for a mix of youth and experience in the 16-strong Hockeyroos squad for the London Olympics.

The squad includes nine debutants and seven players with Games experience, including captain Madonna Blyth and Teneal Attard, who has overcome three knee reconstructions to compete at her second Olympics.

Goalkeeper Toni Cronk has been selected to attend her third Olympic Games.

The Hockeyroos are looking to improve on their fifth place finish in Beijing but head coach Adam Commens is under no illusions as to the task at hand.

"We believe in this group, but we know the next six weeks are so important to our Olympic campaign," he said in a statement.

"We have identified the areas we need to dramatically improve on if we are to challenge for a medal at the Games.

"It was a difficult process to pick the final squad, but I am very happy with the team we selected.

"We still have a lot of improvements and a lot of growth in us, but I am confident the 16 girls chosen for the London Olympics are the best which augurs well for the future."